Posted Dec. 27, 2024

After months of inviting customers to follow the drip, Centennial Water and Sanitation District makes a splash in the new year announcing it is changing its name to Highlands Ranch Water. The name reflects the district’s commitment to the communities it serves – Highlands Ranch and Solstice.

"Changing our name to better reflect the customers we serve is more than a rebrand, it’s a renewed commitment to our role as an integral part of this community,” said General Manager Sam Calkins. “We are excited to begin this next chapter as Highlands Ranch Water, dedicated to safeguarding the public health and well-being of the more than 100,000 customers in our service area.”

The new name reflects the interconnectedness of water and wastewater and the district’s approach to managing all water as a valuable and essential resource. Whether water is treated and pushed out to homes and businesses, or wastewater is treated and put back into the South Platte River, managing the community’s water supply while protecting the environment is a responsibility the district tackles every single day.

The past three years have been a transformative period for Highlands Ranch Water. The district welcomed new leadership as Calkins took the helm in 2022, and one year later a resident-elected board of directors began to take shape. Highlands Ranch, at one time the largest master-planned community in the United States, is now nearly at build-out. Thus, what once was driven by supporting a growing community, the district is now focused on long-term sustainability.

“It’s time for the next chapter of Highlands Ranch Water,” said Calkins. “We are prioritizing our customers, making it easier for you to get to know us. We will be doing more education and outreach with customers than ever before with the goal to deepen the understanding of the vital services we deliver.”

The public is invited to attend a Highlands Ranch Water board meeting, apply to be a part of the district’s next Citizen Engagement Committee, run for a seat on the board of directors in the upcoming May 6 director election, or request a tour of a treatment plant. Visit the district’s new website, highlandsranchwater.org, to learn more about these and other opportunities to get engaged or send an email to info@hrwater.org.

Highlands Ranch Water remains a special district providing water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch and Solstice residential and commercial customers. The district serves more than 30,000 single family homes, 7,200 multi-family units and 1,100 commercial customers. To learn more, visit highlandsranchwater.org.